Beer Cheese Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Updated Mar. 21, 2019
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Choose a full-flavored beer to give this cheese dip character, then grab a fresh hot pretzel and enjoy.

Recipe Facts

3.7

(3)

Active: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
Serves: 12 servings
Makes: 3 cups

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer, preferably brown ale

  • 5 ounces evaporated milk

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

  • Kosher salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Toss cheese with cornstarch in a medium bowl; set aside.

  2. Whisk together beer, milk, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until gently steaming, whisking frequently to prevent scorching.

  3. When beer mixture is warm, add cheese, stirring until completely melted, bubbling slightly, and thickened. Stir in hot sauce and season with salt to taste; serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
152 Calories
11g Fat
4g Carbs
8g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 289mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 238mg 18%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 78mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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